Soil Water Studies on Oxisols and Ultisols of Puerto Rico: III. Capillary Conductivity

Abstract

Values of capillary conductivity were calculated for the Humatas and Bayamón soils. These were found to be highly water content dependent. Using values of capillary conductivity, it was estimated that 10% of the water required for evapotranspiration might be supplied by upward water movement from the profile below the root zone.